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Homerugs Magazine: Rug Knowledge & Interior Ideas

Explore expert rug knowledge, interior inspiration and stories about premium carpets. For homes shaped by texture, colour and personal style.

Tipps & Pflege

Rug Slipping and Rippling: What Really Helps

Your rug is slipping, rippling, or lifting at the corners? Separate cause from symptom and find the right solution for your floor.

Teppich-Lexikon

Asymmetric Knots in Rugs: What the Senneh Knot Really Means

What the asymmetric knot (Senneh knot) does at the warp thread, how it differs from the Turkish knot, and whether it is a quality indicator.

Teppich-Lexikon

Arabesque rug: what lies behind the sweeping tendril pattern

What is an arabesque rug? Origin, meaning of the arabesque ornament, distinctions from medallion and kilim, plus tips on style, colour and size.

Teppich-Lexikon

Alum mordant: the age-old dyeing technique behind naturally dyed rugs

Alum mordant explained simply: how the salt anchors plant dyes in rugs, which colour nuances emerge and whether alum is truly non-toxic.

Teppich-Lexikon

Abrash Meaning: what the colour stripes in a rug really reveal

Abrash meaning simply explained: what colour stripes in a hand-knotted rug reveal, how they form, and how to tell genuine from artificial abrash.

Stories

What is a greige rug? Greige between grey and beige explained

Greige is the blend of grey and beige. What the colour means, where the name comes from, and how a greige rug makes rooms feel warmer and brighter.

Material & Rohstoffe

Viscose Rugs: the Silk Look and What It Demands in Everyday Life

What is viscose, why does it shimmer so beautifully, and where are its limits in daily use? Everything on viscose rug pros and cons, care, and suitable rooms.

Stories

How is a Rug Made? From Thread to Finished Home Piece

How is a rug made? Warp, weft and pile explained, plus weaving, knotting and tufting compared. With a guide to materials and tips for choosing the right rug.

Tipps & Pflege

Removing pressure marks from rugs: the quickest methods for furniture indentations

Remove pressure marks from rugs: ice cubes, steam and brushing explained step by step, with clear tips for wool and synthetic rugs plus prevention advice.

Tipps & Pflege

Moth Damage to Rugs: Identify, Act Immediately and Prevent Permanently

Treat moth damage to rugs correctly: identify infestation, combat moth larvae naturally or chemically, and prevent permanently. The complete guide.

Interior & Style

Decorating with a Round Rug: the Style Guide for Every Room

Decorating with a round rug made easy: size, placement and the front-legs rule. Keep your round rug from looking lost in any room.

Interior & Style

Runner in the Hallway: the Right Size in Centimetres

Measuring a hallway runner correctly: width 60 to 100 cm, length hall measurement minus 30 cm, leave 10 to 20 cm of floor visible on each side. Concrete sizes for narrow

Tipps & Pflege

The Right Rug for Allergy Sufferers: Myth and Reality

Short-pile rugs can reduce airborne fine dust. Learn which fibres, pile heights, and certifications actually matter for allergy sufferers.

Interior & Style

Rug Size Under a Dining Table: How to Calculate the Right Fit

Use the 60 cm rule and our size table to find the right rug for your dining table, so every chair stays on the rug when pulled back.

Material & Rohstoffe

Rugs on Underfloor Heating: Which Materials Let the Heat Through

Which rug lets your underfloor heating do its job? The 0.15 rule, the right materials, and how to read the label symbol explained clearly.

Verantwortung

Getting rid of an old rug: bin, bulky waste or a second life?

Up to 400,000 tonnes of carpet hit the bin every year, and almost none gets recycled. The right disposal routes, the costs, and how an old rug still becomes something useful.

Verantwortung

Sustainable rugs: how to read the labels that matter

Two hundred green labels, and half are just decoration. What GoodWeave, GOTS, Oeko-Tex and the Blue Angel actually guarantee on a rug, and how to catch label bluffing.

Tipps & Pflege

Outdoor Rug Guide: Choosing, Caring for and Using Rugs on Balcony, Terrace and Garden

Outdoor rug guide: material, weather resistance, size, care and winter storage at a glance. The signpost for balcony, terrace and garden.

Material & Rohstoffe

Outdoor Rug Materials Compared: Polypropylene, Polyester, PET and Natural Fibre

Outdoor rug materials compared: polypropylene, polyester, PET and natural fibre by weather resistance, UV, drying, care and price. The decision aid.

Material & Rohstoffe

Synthetic Fibre Rugs: Benefits, Material Comparison and Buying Guide

Synthetic fibre rugs excel in everyday life: easy to clean, robust and attractively priced. Comparing polypropylene, polyester and polyamide, honestly and clearly.

Interior & Style

What colours go with a beige rug? The honest answer from an interior design consultant

Combining a beige rug: wall, sofa and accent colours that genuinely work. Concrete ideas for living rooms, Boho, Scandi and modern styles.

Interior & Style

7 Compelling Reasons for a Rug

What does a rug really offer? 7 factual reasons: acoustics, room structure, floor protection, comfort and more. Find out now at Homerugs.de.

Tipps & Pflege

Outdoor Rug in Winter: How to Keep It Safe Through the Cold Season

Winterise your outdoor rug: when to store it, when to leave it outside? Step-by-step tips on cleaning, drying and storage. Read now on Homerugs.de.

Tipps & Pflege

Urine Smell & Mustiness: Removing Bad Odours from Rugs

Rug smells of cat urine, dog urine or mustiness? Immediate measures, step-by-step guide, home remedy check and warnings for delicate rugs.

Stories

Buying a Rug: The Right Choice for Your Home

Buying a rug made easy: weigh up size, material, pile height and care correctly. Our buying guide helps you find the right rug for your home.

Stories

Handknotted or Well Imitated? How to Identify a Genuine Rug

Handknotted or machine-made? Learn to read the back, fringes, knot pattern and abrash correctly, and make confident decisions when buying a rug.

Stories

Buy Cheap Rugs Online: What Really Matters

Buy cheap rugs and avoid costly mistakes: assess material, size, pile height and returns correctly. An honest guide for smart purchasing decisions.

Material & Rohstoffe

Virgin Wool Rug: Properties, Care and What to Look for When Buying

Virgin wool explained: material properties, care tips and a buying guide for rugs made from pure virgin wool – well-founded and practical on Homerugs.de.

Interior & Style

Rug Against Echo: Improve Room Acoustics in Period Flats, Lofts and Living Rooms

Noticeably reduce echo and reverberation in living spaces: how to choose the size, material and pile of a rug for better room acoustics. Tips for period flats and lofts.

Tipps & Pflege

Rug for Holiday Let & Airbnb: durable, easy-care and still beautiful for the 20th guest

Which rug survives sand, rolling suitcases and the 20th guest? Material comparison, room tips and care advice for Airbnb and holiday lets.

Tipps & Pflege

Weatherproof Outdoor Rug: The Right Choice for Balcony, Terrace and Garden

Buy weatherproof outdoor rugs: which materials withstand rain, UV and moisture, and what really matters for balconies, terraces and loggias.

Interior & Style

Rug and Interior Style: Concrete Rules for Scandi, Boho, Japandi, Loft and Classic

Which rug suits Scandi, Boho, Japandi, Loft or Classic? Concrete rules on colour, pattern, material and pile height for every interior style.

Interior & Style

Light or dark rug: how to make the right choice for your room

Light or dark rug? Find the right colour for your room with practical tips on light, room size, flooring, furniture and care.

Material & Rohstoffe

Silk Rug: Sheen, Care and the Right Buying Decision

Silk rug: what makes genuine natural silk special, where it excels, how care works and when a wool rug is the better choice.

Tipps & Pflege

Professional Rug Cleaning: When It's Really Worth It

Stains, odours, allergens or valuable materials: when professional rug cleaning is worth it, what it costs, and when buying new is the better choice.

Stories

Rugs as an Investment: What Really Makes a Rug Valuable

Mostafa Khodarahm explains when a rug qualifies as an investment, which factors matter, and which risks buyers should realistically consider.

Interior & Style

Rug in the Hallway: the Guide to Hall Runners, Mats and Rugs

Buy a rug for your hallway: runners, mats, synthetic fibre or wool? Our guide explains size, material, care and non-slip protection for halls and corridors.

Material & Rohstoffe

Jute Rug: Properties, Care and Which Rooms It Really Suits

Buy a jute rug: the strengths and limitations of the material, which rooms it suits, and how to care for jute properly. An honest guide at Homerugs.de.

Material & Rohstoffe

Cotton Rug: natural, soft and everyday practical

Cotton rugs impress with soft texture, natural aesthetics and straightforward care. Everything about benefits, limitations and suitable rooms at a glance.

Teppich-Lexikon

Buy a rug bridge: small rug, clear impact

Buying a rug bridge made easy: what sets this small rug apart from a runner, which formats fit, and how it stays in place on smooth floors.

Interior & Style

Rug Trends 2026: More Texture, More Character, More Home

Rug trends 2026: the colours, materials and patterns that matter now. Buying advice for living room, bedroom, dining room and outdoor. Discover now.

Tipps & Pflege

How to Care for Your Outdoor Rug: Cleaning, Drying and Winter Storage

Care for your outdoor rug properly: safely remove stains, algae and mould, dry after rain and store optimally over winter. Tips for patios and balconies.

Material & Rohstoffe

TENCEL Rugs: Material, Properties and Use

TENCEL in rugs: what lies behind the branded fibre, how does it feel, and for which rooms is a TENCEL Lyocell rug truly the right choice?

Material & Rohstoffe

Rug Material Sisal: Origin, Properties and Uses

Sisal is a robust agave fibre with a clear structure. All the facts on origin, production, care and the right uses for sisal rugs.

Interior & Style

Rugs for Pets: Finding the Right Model for Dogs and Cats

Rugs with dogs or cats: which materials, pile heights and colours truly deliver. Care guide for urine, hair and odours. Find out more now.

Interior & Style

Choosing the Right Rug Size: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Hallway

Which rug size suits which room? Clear sizing guidelines for living room, dining room, bedroom and hallway – so you get the decision right from the start.

Interior & Style

Which rug fits in my dining room?

In the dining area, a rug ties the furniture together and helps to reduce footfall noise. To move chairs comfortably, shorter pile rugs are recommended.

Interior & Style

Which rug fits in my bedroom?

A rug in the bedroom lets you start the day with a cosy feeling under your feet. Discover the different arrangements and sizes for your bedroom rug.

Interior & Style

Which rug suits my living room?

The living room is the heart of your home. The right rug rounds off this living area into a harmonious ensemble that creates a sense of comfort and cosiness.

Tipps & Pflege

Red Wine Stain on the Rug: First Aid, Home Remedies and What Really Works

Red wine stain on the rug? Step-by-step guide for fresh and dried stains, comparison of home remedies and tips for wool rugs. Read now.

Tipps & Pflege

Removing Wax Stains from Rugs: How to Save the Pile

Candle wax on the rug? The right approach saves the pile. Step-by-step guide for all materials, incl. coloured wax and high-pile rugs.

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